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Job Summary:

Performs preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and machine support tasks to keep assigned production line operational. Selects and uses appropriate tools, machinery, specialty equipment, and guidance to complete assigned job.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintains safe work habits and actions in all aspects of the daily task; evaluates reactive work for safety issues, plans projects so that safety is key, and reviews preventative work for any unforeseen items that may present safety hurdles. 
Performs electrical, mechanical, and fabrication tasks across various specialties including setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment, welders, and grinders to machine parts to specifications.  
Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatuses, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdown, correct the problem, and document machine downtime. 
Reads, interprets, and follows, blue prints, work instructions, and manuals; prepares or follows blueprints; notes modifications to blueprints to document equipment modifications; documents work performed by paper and electronically. 
Improves preventative maintenance and work order completion; assists maintenance manager with tracking and scheduling preventative maintenance and work orders; assists operations in promoting its preventative maintenance completion and removing roadblocks. 
Identifies current machine maintenance bottlenecks and works to solve them. 
Reviews daily machine issue reports for recurring problems and identifies ways to solve issues including working with lab for solving machine part failure issues. 
Assists in improving and maintaining maintenance inventory. 
Works cross-functionally to make repairs within one's capability. 
Performs work in a wide variety of conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, and moisture. 
Maintains housekeeping and safety in work areas. 
Participates in training and personal development; assists in training department personnel and apprentices. 
Communicates within the assigned team and with all support teams. 
Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work. 
Knows and complies with departmental, site, and company safety policies and procedures including the proper wear and use of require personal protective equipment. 
Participates in improvement projects; uses common problem solving techniques while working alone or in teams. 
Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done. 
Completes work with minimal supervision

Perform a wide range of maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication disciplines to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, assemble, install, test, and maintain industrial equipment and systems using appropriate tools, technologies, and best practices.

Apply working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical components, and fabrication techniques to support production and facility operations. Safely work with electricity, stored energy, and other hazardous energy sources by adhering to established protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and continuously building competency in industrial safety standards.

Operate with a high degree of independence while also supporting team development by sharing knowledge, coaching, and providing guidance to other technicians as needed.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments. Communicate clearly and professionally to coordinate work, report issues, and ensure alignment with operational needs. Demonstrate strong teamwork by contributing positively to the work environment and supporting collective goals.

Execute all tasks within established safety and risk management frameworks. Recognize hazards, assess risk, and follow defined procedures to mitigate potential issues. Comply with all site-specific safety policies and actively support continuous improvement in safety performance.

Competencies:
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.
Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND
Associate's degree with two-four years of relevant experience OR
Trade certificate with six years of relevant experience OR
Eight years of relevant experience OR
Department of Labor certification.
Must pass all related testing.
Experience:
Experience Associate's degree with two-four years of relevant experience OR Trade certificate with six years of relevant experience OR Eight years of relevant experience OR Department of Labor certification.